York Aikijujutsu Kumitachi

By Ian Stewart, York Aikijujutsu

Over the forthcoming issues of KIAI Online Magazine York Aiki Jujutsu will be presenting some aspects of Iaijutsu (kumitachi) and Bokken waza (kumitachi) as practiced at the York Dojo. In this issue we present:

Kumitachi (Iaijutsu) # 1

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Tori draws his sword as he steps forward on his right foot, Tori draws his left foot up to
his right, Tori adopts defensive posture while preparing to follow through.

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Tori steps left foot.......... To deliver the final cut

Front view of draw, moving into kamae before following through with the final strike.

(Please, visit the website of Stewart sensei at http://www.yorkaiki.btinternet.co.uk )